Painters Worrying About Sales and Critique
Artists are expressing anxieties about the commercial viability of their work, seeking feedback on their pieces, and questioning whether they can make a living through art. This highlights concerns about recognition, marketability, and self-doubt.
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“Hi! I just wanted to share this painting somewhere - I make a lot of western art that centers around narrative and memory, and this is one of my recent favorites :) I’m absolutely obsessed with the grandeur of the Southwest’s landscapes, and wanted to…”
“Desire to Sin Oil on canvas 24*20 inch submitted by /u/Due-Meeting-2972 [link] [comments]”
“Took a picture of these flowers, and painted them this weekend 😀 submitted by /u/theraleighpainter [link] [comments]”
“This piece was inspired by a post on r/AccidentalRenaissance though I'm more of an impressionist painter so I accentuated the beautiful colours from the original photo. submitted by /u/The_Artists_Studio [link] [comments]”
“just finished this the other night and was happy with how it came out! submitted by /u/notsalinger_overit [link] [comments]”
“Looking for thoughts and critics. Acrylic, knife. submitted by /u/Bubbly-Lemon4702 [link] [comments]”
“Painted in oil on A6 gessoed paper with RYB primaries and white submitted by /u/primalshrew [link] [comments]”
“Just some touchups and light work . Gotta add a bit more red lights in some spots. And so a little tiny bit more River work in the center . Hope it turned out ok. submitted by /u/MonniMonty [link] [comments]”
“I haven’t painted in a couple years but I ordered some gouache paints and this is how it turned out lol submitted by /u/fagciti [link] [comments]”
“Painted using oils on 3x gesso primed and sanded canvas 🫶 submitted by /u/lawrxncium [link] [comments]”
“Been experimenting with layers and using what I have available lately, and I came up with this after messing around and covering up an old painting. submitted by /u/Frequent_Barnacle_75 [link] [comments]”
“Honest feedback on my painting - a still life fruit bowl submitted by /u/Lanky_Inflation_8317 [link] [comments]”
“hi there! I consider myself an intermediate self taught artist. I've been trying to sell some of my work online and gain a bit of a platform. feel free to critique/give advice, I'm sure there's more experienced artists with helpful tips. my eBay if anyone is interested: https://ebay.io/m/zWI5XW submitted by /u/rainadaweirdone [link] [comments]”
“In the golden hour sun. Adding the background this weekend and it’ll be done! submitted by /u/frooon [link] [comments]”
“I’m doing some prep work for a commission. This is a test run for composition and value. Give me your honest constructive criticism. submitted by /u/Mountain_Builder98 [link] [comments]”
“"King Cobra", 14 x 11in oil Paintwd for an art challenge.🙏 submitted by /u/bhavnamisra [link] [comments]”
“I just want to share my art. I would love some support in Instagram. I have my account linked to reddit :))) submitted by /u/idksisi [link] [comments]”
“Always enjoyed doing reflected light, and decided to finally do an ocean scene on the right! Which pairs nicely with the beach scene. submitted by /u/danemman1975 [link] [comments]”
“This project kicked my butt, I got the worst sunburn of my life on the day I finished it, but I'm very happy with the result. An ode to my Greek family who settled in my hometown. Chosen as 1 of 16 designs out of 75 submissions for my town's Paint the Planters initiative. Painted with Behr outdoor paint on concrete. submitted by /u/ChloeReynoldsArt [link] [comments]”
“Size 1.70 x 1.50 It took me about 2 months. It's on the wall of my living room. IG fredosis.art submitted by /u/fredosis1111 [link] [comments]”
“Been painting for over a decade and got accepted into my first art show at a local gallery I love :) just wanted to share my exciting news! 14x18” oil on canvas submitted by /u/arharmony28 [link] [comments]”
“So cute how people want to spend money to get a painting of their pet/pets, makes me so happy to be able to do these! if you want to, please say what you think is the appropriate price for each painting! I’ve already sold the first three but i just want to see if my prices match your ideas! I could use that for the future :) i do not remember the size of the first one nor the third one, but the second one is 60x80 and the last two are 30x30! Made with acrylic paint. submitted by /u/O”
“Hey guys just want an honest opinion on my latest piece. Ive never taken an art class and growing up in Richmond va the street art and graffiti had a huge influence in my style. People like bansky and bambie speak to me deeply and would live to have the balls to go do it in the streets. Street art feels like home to me. And I would love to know a name for this, or the style you would class it as or what could improve. I have only been painting and spray painting since 2019 and really love when t”
“Hi everyone, I want to start by saying that this is not a rant or a criticism, I’m genuinely looking for a civil conversation and would love to hear your perspectives, whether you’re an artist, a client, or just someone who enjoys art. A bit about me: I’m a professional cartoonist with a degree in illustration and several published works under my belt (both with publishers and private clients). I say this not to brag, but to establish that I treat this as a career , not just a pastime. Lately, I”
“I’m trying out some new techniques and would love to hear what everyone thinks! submitted by /u/bbe_designs [link] [comments]”
“Trying to progress - any and all feedback welcome. Is this done? submitted by /u/Pitassushi [link] [comments]”
“My stand was full of my original paintings as well as prints. A lot of people kept looking at them and saying "that's a lovely photo" or asking "did you take all these photos?". I spent most of my time explaining they're all paintings. I had one or two people show real interest in my work and going as far as to buy prints, take my card and request commission information. Yet it dawned on me that could it possibly be that my work is too realistic to the point people ar”
“Just sharing some of my oild paintings of montreal the city i live in. submitted by /u/danner0007 [link] [comments]”
“Link to show My paintings are in Room 2 https://www.redbluffartgallery.com/flora26.htm submitted by /u/Pamsopinion [link] [comments]”
“It is a study completed in 8 hours. Oil painting on linen, approximately 30x40cm. submitted by /u/Electronic_Gur2291 [link] [comments]”
“Have you ever struggled with the thought of selling your work or over charging?? This is the first painting I've ever done with the intention of putting it up for sale. I feel like ive seen so many people ask what a painting is worth or charging an hourly rate for the time invested, but i just could never bring myself to decide for people what they should value my art at. Is it a bad idea to say "name your price" and hope for the best?? It would stink to sell for twenty bucks, but”
“Acrylic ink on textured gesso panels. I really love the intense pinks and oranges from Southern California sunsets - which can be intensified because of pollution in the air. Something beautiful born from something bad 🌅 submitted by /u/midnitewonder [link] [comments]”
“(14yo) Alright, this is my second ever oil painting and coincidentally my second landscape painting. Created from reference and took around 5 hours (I take things slow and make loads of changes as I go). I’m pretty happy with how it turned out and I’m open to critique! submitted by /u/DietAffectionate3096 [link] [comments]”
“Watercolor 12 x 16 Arches Hot Pressed submitted by /u/Defiant_Hold_5802 [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone, Just sharing my 2 mini paintings. At first they started off as decorations for a model boat I’m working on, but I really enjoyed making them so I made more and now I hang them around my neighborhood. The first landscape painting you see here is my take on one of my great uncles landscape paintings he made with water colors. The second sunset palm tree photo is a photo I took on my iPhone last week. Both canvases are very tiny - 1.5 in x 1 in, and made with wood (balsa wood? Not sur”
“Sharing the process behind how I made "Xenofract". I shared this piece on this sub last week and it went semi-viral which really made me so happy to know that people resonated, especially since it's such a 'different' type of painting for me. If you're familiar with my art, you'd know that I usually start a painting with an action-based movement such as a big gradient, paint splash, dustpan motion, wet canvas strike, etc. But this painting started with a completely”
“Any ideas on how to finish this would be much appreciated. I was very surprised by how the mountains turned out, but not sure how I feel about the trees and I don’t want to ruin it. Are the trees ok in this color/should I add more? submitted by /u/dastardly-chap [link] [comments]”